Sony UBPX700U
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony UBPX700U
This Sony 4K Blu-ray player is praised for excellent picture quality and Dolby Vision support at a mid-range price. Users love its compatibility with older DVDs and its simple, no-frills design. However, some confusion arises from Best Buy's incorrect product description regarding Wi-Fi and streaming capabilities. Overall, it's a solid choice for movie enthusiasts who want a dedicated player.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Dolby Vision support
- Great value for mid-range price
- Compatible with older DVDs
- Simple and basic design
Cons
- No Wi-Fi or streaming apps
- Best Buy website has incorrect description
- No HDMI cable included
- Confusion over model differences
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Scores
Specifications
| Sony UBPX700U | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | — | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Backlight | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | — | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Motion Tech | — | Auto AI |
| Processor | — | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | — | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 1.77 kg★ | 17.46 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony UBPX700U
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (67th percentile)
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sony UBPX700U offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.
